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LC03 DLU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,773 mi
Last recorded80,773 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 DLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,773 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,436 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,933 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 51,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,551 miles

both rear tyres have deterioration in the sidewalls.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,626 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake balance passed at second atempt

both front tyre outer treads are perrished and cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,839 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls perished

both number plates

nearside rear jacking point damaged

offside rear rim dented and slight misshape on tyre

slight knock in column

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,670 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres showing signs of age and nearside wearing low

front brake slightly uneven

nearside rear jacking pad broken and inside of plastic trim

plastic trim under nearside of car broken and inner sill trim broken

Fail 9 Apr 2009 35,670 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres showing signs of age and nearside wearing low

front brake slightly uneven

nearside rear jacking pad broken and inside of plastic trim

plastic trim under nearside of car broken and inner sill trim broken

Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,297 miles

advise nearside rear sill jacking point rubber adrift and outer sill cover damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,475 miles

advise front brake pads and discs look low

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LC03 DLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC03 DLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC03 DLU registered?

LC03 DLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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